Flora's Dictionary: The Victorian Language of Herbs and Flowers

By Kathleen Gips

Book Overview

"Do you know what you are saying when you give a gift of flowers or plants? What's the difference between a red rose and a white one? Why shouldn't you give your spouse a yellow carnation or a pumpkin... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0964820404
• ISBN13: 9780964820401
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Village Herb Shop, Incorporated
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Encoding and Decoding

It was my delight in find in one book history, application, meanings and references. I consider this book to be user friendly for the absolute beginner and of interest to the professional florist. It has even provided new insight to classic literature. I consider this book to be of excellent value for its price.

Ultimate quick reference language of herbs and flowers book.

What a dynamite packed book! Filled with a rather thorough history of Victorian flower giving and the rules associated with sending messages in the language of herbs and flowers. A very complete dictionary cross-referenced by both herb and sentiment. This book is a dream for those of use who study the emotions, sentiments, messages, symbolism, origins, folklore, and mythical side of herbs.